Carbine Training

“223” is a five day introduction to the U.S. current issue and other semi-automatic battle carbines in .223, 7.62 x 39, 5.45x39. The AR-15 carbine is a light, handy, easy to use battle proven system that has seen service around the world over the last 40 years. It can deliver accurate fire from a contact distance out to 300 yards.

In your carbine class, you will learn the special characteristics of this nearly universal system. You’ll learn manipulation, continuity of fire, use of various sighting systems and flashlight techniques for low light conditions. You’ll learn to quickly acquire the best position for a good hit, and how to clear malfunctions. You’ll learn to get first round hits out to 300 yards, and will hone your new techniques in a variety of indoor and outdoor simulators, in full daylight and low light/no light environments. Your “223” class will give you the general skills to defend yourself or do your duty.

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This class is also offered as a 3 day offsite in Indiana. Cost for the offsite class is $650. Call the training coordinator for details.

Cost: $1428

Duration: 5 days

Prerequisite: None (“250” advised)

Ammunition: 1,200 rounds – 100 rounds pistol
Limited to 5.56 x 45mm (no M855 ammo allowed)

“556” is the course for those who want to master the carbine. In “556” time pressure is increased as distance to target is decreased, mirroring conditions from the field. Advanced manipulations, short reaction times and quick transitions to the secondary weapon are stressed in this fast-paced, hard-driving course. You will learn to shoot well on the move in any direction of travel relative to the targets. You will learn to shoot from unusual, but effective positions. You will have a great many advanced simulator problems and force-on-force exercises. “556” is physically and mentally demanding. It is also equally rewarding.

Cost: $1648

Duration: 5 days

Prerequisite: “223” and “250”

Ammunition: 1,200 rounds carbine, 300 rounds frangible 5.56–150 rounds pistol,50 rounds frangible, Limited to 5.56 x 45mm (no M855 ammo allowed)

Mirroring Gunsite’s other advanced offerings, “CTP” is the “finishing school” for carbine shooters. This is the most advanced training offered anywhere for people who want to achieve the highest level of skill. You may spend some time on the “square range” dialing yourself back in with the basics. But don’t get comfortable there. You’ll be spending most of your three days out in the simulators or in force-on-force exercises individually or in two man teams. You’ll be asked to perform at your best in increasingly complex tactical scenarios where split-second decision-making is the norm. You will thoroughly wring out your gear in day and night exercises designed to ask the most of you that you can deliver. Guided by our professional instructors, you will reach deep to become the best that you can be – proficient with the carbine and unbeatable in a fight.

Cost: $1077

Duration: 3 days

Prerequisite: 250, 223 and 556

Ammunition:660 rounds carbine – 150 rounds pistol – 50 rounds pistol frangible - 360 rounds frangible 5.56 - limited to 5.56 x 45 mm (no M855 ammo allowed